Dubai: Pirates attacked two ships off the coast of Yemen yesterday, just 18 minutes apart from each other. A bulker was intercepted by a skiff with armed men aboard. A heavy response from the private security firm onboard the bulker eventually deterred this attack. A tanker was then hit 18 minutes later, possibly by
Read moreJAKARTA: Competition in cargo market is getting tight in Indonesia, following the rise of the operation of roll on-roll off ships which accommodate inter-island routes as well as provide transportation for goods and passengers. Director of Shipping of PT.Tempuran Emas Tbk, Sutikno Kushumo said the tight competition in cargo market has lowered container shipping
Read moreMore Charges for Alleged Somali Pirates Indicted for Attack of the USS Ashland. A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has returned a second superseding indictment, charging five men from Somalia with engaging in piracy and related offenses pertaining to the attack on the Navy ship, the USS Ashland. Neil H.
Read moreJAKARTA – Shipyard industry plans to raise docking rate by 15% due to high operating cost following the increase of electricity tariff. Chairman of the Indonesia Shipbuilding and Offshore Industries Association (Iperindo) Bambang Harjo S. said the amount of docking rate increase and high operating cost is relatively equal around 10%-15%. “It is the same
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